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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

DBrown123
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Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

I recently decided to update my extender after seeing it had one from one of my emails. After the update and restart, I could no longer connect to my extender's signals. I tried resetting it multiple times, but it still does not work.
Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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Stealth57
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

I had the same issue on an EX7000.  I had to do a reset using a paperclip. After that, my connection issues went away.

Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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DBrown123
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

I tried resetting multiple times. Nothing changed.
Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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Stealth57
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

The only other thing I've seen on the forum to help was a suggestion to downgrade the firmware.

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DBrown123
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

How does one do that?
Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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DBrown123
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

Is there a way to downgrade the firmware without being able to connect to the extender? If there isn't, then I cannot use the extender anymore.
Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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Stealth57
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

That is a great question and well beyond my knowledge.  I would start a new topic with that as the subject line.  Good luck.

Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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Sonystyle44
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Re: Extender Stopped Working After Firmware Update

I did a paperclip reset then I needed to attach the extender to the router via ethernet cable.  I was then able to access the setup menu from an internet browser on my computer and downgraded the firmware.  Otherwise there was no way of accessing the router wirelessly.

Model: EX7000|AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
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